Of the five senses, touch is most well developed at birth. Your baby is primed to respond to your nearness and your touch. It’s no surprise then that many parents have found benefits in doing infant massage with their babies. A few minutes a day can help improve mood, health, and overall wellness—for both baby and parent! Listen as Marie talks with nurse and infant massage therapist Amy Bruehwiler and Andrea Kelly, CEO of the World Institute for Nurturing Communication about infant massage. Why does infant massage matter for any baby? What are the benefits for breastfed infants, in particular? How does infant massage support the infant-parent bond? Tune in to deepen your understanding of infant massage, and to learn the tips and tricks that will improve your massage techniques.
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